Kurt Hanson: Moroccan Argan Oil and your radio station
by Kurt Hanson
Sore feet. Soothing balm. An unusual ingredient. Now connect this to radio programming. Neither could we. So, founding editor Kurt Hanson did. Continue Reading
Kurt Hanson’s Blog
Observation, commentary, analysis, and reminiscence by Kurt Hanson, Founding Editor of RAIN.
Kurt Hanson: End the Suffering
by Kurt Hanson
A stunning video with distressing scenes. And a few problems with the newly-relaunched Tidal music service. Continue Reading
Kurt Hanson: Final observations of Radiodays Europe
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson traveled to Milan for Radiodays Europe 2015. This bulletin includes his final observations. Continue Reading
Kurt Hanson: Radiodays Europe Tuesday highlights
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson traveled to Milan for Radiodays Europe 2015. This bulletin covers highlights of Tuesday’s sessions. Continue Reading
Kurt Hanson: “Stream Battle” at Radiodays Europe 2015
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson traveled to Milan for Radiodays Europe 2015. This bulletin covers a fascinating research session called “Stream Battle.” Continue Reading
Radiodays Europe Hits Milan With Full Force
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson is in Milan for Radiodays Europe 2015. This bulletin covers the event’s opening day, with photos. Continue Reading
RADIODAYS EUROPE 2015
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson is in Milan for Radiodays Europe 2015. This is the first of his bulletins, with photos. Continue Reading
The Answer for On-Demand Music Services Is Listening Caps
by Kurt Hanson
As on-demand music services negotiate with music labels for the best monthly music subscription rate, RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson proposes a new idea. Continue Reading
NextRadio is correctly playing the “emergency” card
by Kurt Hanson
Two members of Congress wrote a letter to FCC Chair Tom Wheeler, advocating for activated FM chips in smartphones. RAIN founding editor Kurt Hanson analyzes why this is the best strategy for getting those chips activated. Continue Reading
Albums: Not Your Best Entertainment Value
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN’s founding editor Kurt Hanson observes dwindling CD sales, and compares other entertainment costs. Then, a three-step plan for the music industry. Continue Reading
Kurt Hanson: Target’s Failure in Canada Holds Lessons for Broadcasters
by Kurt Hanson
In 1962, a confluence of events occurred that eventually disrupted and transformed U.S. retailing. RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson examines what went wrong with retailer Target in Canada, and extracts lessons for broadcasters in the digital era. Plus…his dog goes shopping. Continue Reading
Kurt Hanson: 2015 Predictions
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN’s founding editor Kurt Hanson gazes into the new year, and intones 15 predictions for 2015. Continue Reading